FDA to allow leaving allulose off of total, added sugars declarations on labels

Low-calorie sweetener shown to have less impact on blood sugar.

April 18, 2019

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued draft guidance that would allow manufacturers to exclude allulose from total and added sugars declarations on nutrition labels.

Where does the FDA stand on CBD?

Agency to begin soliciting comment on safety of cannabis compounds.

Alyse Thompson

April 10, 2019

If you’re confused about the legal status of products made with cannabidiol — or CBD — you’re not alone. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is trying to determine for itself how to regulate around CBD, announcing last week it would host a public hearing May 31.

Federal agencies target e-cigarette liquid manufacturers using branding similar to kid-friendly products

FDA, FTC issue warning letters to 13 companies under Youth Tobacco Prevention Plan.

Alyse Thompson

May 2, 2018

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Federal Trade Commission have set their sights on manufacturers, distributors and retailers selling e-cigarette liquid branded to resemble kid-friendly food products such as juice boxes, candy and cookies.

FDA begins process to redefine ‘healthy’ claim on food labels

New nutrition guidelines prompt federal agency to review health, nutrient content claims.

Alyse Thompson

September 28, 2016

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced it will redefine how and when “healthy” can be claimed on food labels in order to align with new nutrition and dietary guidelines.

KIND bars can once again display "healthy" on its packaging

The FDA's ‘Kind’ ly attempt to define healthy

FDA to begin the process of determining what ‘healthy’ means, how food manufacturers can use it.

Bernie Pacyniak

September 28, 2016

Just when I thought that the presidential campaign had demonstrated how weird a year 2016 could be, the FDA announced yesterday that it was going to tackle the definition of the word “healthy.” Is that nuts or what?

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